How those ‘Twisters’ tornadoes got to look so real — and scary
Since working on the original “Twister” in 1996, VFX supervisor Ben Snow has earned four Oscar nominations for his contributions to fantastical projects including “Iron Man” and “Star Wars: Episode 2 — Attack of the Clones.” But when he oversaw…
‘Wicked’ dolls include link to porn site. Mattel apologizes
Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized for a misprint that appeared on the packaging of its line of “Wicked” dolls and listed an address for an adult website. The error gained steam this weekend after social media users discovered that the…
Keke Palmer on her revealing memoir and relationship with Darius Jackson
Once, when Keke Palmer was a little girl, she asked to have Cheerios for dinner. Her parents told her no: They had already prepared a meal for the family, and besides, cereal was for breakfast. “If you don’t eat the…
‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ actor Tony Todd dies at 69
Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and roles in many other films and television shows, has died, his longtime manager confirmed. He was 69. Todd died Wednesday at his home…
A comic, Trump and Alpha Male walk into an election
Alpha Male has won. What happens now? Comedian Brent Terhune has for years satirized the angry, working-class white man who rails against libtards and expresses unyielding devotion to Donald Trump. His monologues resound with right-wing rants and epitomize toxic masculinity…
Bhad Bhabie reveals cancer battle after weight concerns
Rapper Bhad Bhabie, hoping to silence the “worst narratives” about her appearance, has revealed she is battling cancer. The 21-year-old “Gucci Flip Flops” performer, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, addressed critics Thursday on social media. “I’m sorry my cancer…
Visit Stars Hollow on Warner Bros.’ ‘Gilmore Girls’ studio tour
It’s fall, and for many that means it’s “Gilmore Girls” season. Though its original run ended in 2007, the series about the mother-daughter escapades of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore has remained a viewing behemoth, often returning to the top 10…
Elwood Edwards, voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve got mail,’ dies
Elwood Edwards, a media multihyphenate who voiced AOL’s iconic greeting “You’ve got mail,” has died. Edwards died Tuesday at age 74 in New Bern, N.C., after a long illness, his former employer, Ohio NBC affiliate WKYC, confirmed. According to the…
White women won’t save Democrats. They keep choosing Trump
I’d like to speak to the manager. The election did not go the way I wanted it to go. I’m angry. I demand a redo. Except that’s already Karen’s line, and the election did go her way. A quick refresher…
Dr. Dre’s former divorce therapist denied restraining order
Dr. Dre has secured a victory in his ongoing legal battle against a celebrity psychiatrist who last month filed a lawsuit accusing the rapper of harassment. Dre previously was served a temporary restraining order after his former divorce therapist, Dr….
How do you make a play about Joan Rivers without Joan Rivers?
“Can we talk?” Joan Rivers’ stand-up tagline had a way of turning audiences into confidants. Rivers may be remembered for her relentless jokes about Elizabeth Taylor’s weight, but she herself was her most relentless target. Making fun of her looks,…
Coldplay’s Chris Martin falls through trap door onstage
It was a wicked and wild wind, blew down the doors to let him in. Or maybe it was just distraction by a record-breaking crowd that led Chris Martin to take a tumble through a trap door at Coldplay’s Sunday…
Watch these 8 politics-free TV shows and specials on election day
The bakers of Season 12 of Netflix’s “Great British Baking Show.” (Mark Bourdillon) I am not going to win any points for originality by recommending this as a comfort watch. For most of its decade-plus run, the reality competition baking…
Remembering Quincy Jones with his own words in the L.A. Times
The late Quincy Jones’ life spanned the entirety of modern American pop music — a tradition he absorbed, influenced and reinvented for generations. It’s remarkable to look back on the composer, arranger and producer’s life and hear him speak on…
Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow talk friendship and new Broadway play
Everyone’s overwhelmed by the presidential election, and how could it be otherwise with the fate of American democracy hanging in the balance? Backstage at the Booth Theatre, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, who are starring in Jen Silverman’s comedy “The…
James Van Der Beek diagnosed with colorectal cancer
Actor James Van Der Beek said he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and has been “privately dealing with this diagnosis,” according to People magazine. The 47-year-old actor, known for his role in the teen drama series “Dawson’s Creek,” said…
How ABC, CBS and more will cover 2024 election night (or week)
Ever since network television started covering presidential election nights in 1948, there have been only two occasions when viewers had to wait more than a day to learn the outcome. The first was in 2000, when the country was on…
In an election supposedly about women’s issues, the media are obsessed with men.
This is not a polling story. It’s critical I state that fact right up front, because if you’ve practiced any sort of self-care over the past few torturous months of this election, it’s been to scroll past polling analysis about…
‘Noticias Telemundo’ anchor Julio Vaqueiro on why the Latino vote matters
There is no Spanish word for “swing state.” But there are many Latinos living and voting in the seven battlegrounds that will determine the outcome of race for the White House between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump….
‘A Real Pain’ review: Bickering cousins examine resentments
As the saying goes, you can pick your friends, but you can’t pick your family. But what happens when a family member is also a friend, albeit one who is as loving and magnetic as he is exasperating and inappropriate?…
Inside Liam Payne’s troubled life after One Direction
“Hey man, are you good?” AJ McLean had reason to be concerned about Liam Payne. Since production wrapped on the new Netflix music competition series where they’d met earlier this year, the Backstreet Boys veteran and One Direction star had…
Stevie Nicks ‘never voted’ until age 70: ‘I regret that’
Stevie Nicks was on the edge of 71 when she cast her first ballot. Waiting that long, the Fleetwood Mac alum said Wednesday on MSNBC, is one of her only regrets in life. It’s also one she’s spoken openly about…
Rooney Mara explores kitchen power dynamics in ‘La Cocina’
I spent 7 years working as a cashier (and as a cook when needed) at a fast-food establishment in Southeast Los Angeles before DACA allowed for other options. It was with a crew of mostly other undocumented people like myself…
Sophie Turner details homesickness while wed to Joe Jonas
Sophie Turner has made a living playing memorable characters in “Game of Thrones” and “Dark Phoenix,” among other screen projects. But the role the she’s missed most? Being a London resident. “It felt my life was on pause until I…
Mariah Carey on pop stardom, the Grammys and her annual holiday tour
In August of 1994, Mariah Carey created a Christmas music classic on her very first try. The singer and songwriter with the Olympic-athlete-level voice was already a Grammy-winning superstar when she reluctantly took her record label’s suggestion to make a…
Hugh Grant, Travis Kelce shot tequila at a Taylor Swift show
While Hugh Grant’s daughter may be the bigger Swiftie between them, the actor still relished their moment together on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. The “Notting Hill” star attended the second of eight shows Swift played at London’s Wembley Stadium over…
‘John Malkovich isn’t me’: The actor on ‘Being John Malkovich’
Even now, 25 years later, the premise is outrageous, odd and quite clever. On floor 7½ of an antiquated New York City office building, hidden behind a filing cabinet, is a small portal that leads into the head of actor…
Kelsea Ballerini on divorce, ‘Patterns’ and Taylor Swift
The way Kelsea Ballerini sees it, people expected her to do two things on her high-wire act of a new album: “One, to go pop,” she says. “And two, to go soft.” The pop move has been anticipated since this…
‘What We Do in the Shadows’ cast takes a walk down vampire memory lane
When Harvey Guillén first learned that his “What We Do in the Shadows” character, Guillermo, would finally be turning into a vampire, he thought the show was ending. “They didn’t tell us that Guillermo was going to become a vampire…
Jeff Lynne brings ELO to the Forum one last time
One advantage to forgoing a showy rock ’n’ roll persona is that you never get too old to pull it off. Fronting a version of the band once known as the Electric Light Orchestra on Saturday night at Inglewood’s Kia…
Kim Kardashian lauds call for Menendez brothers’ resentencing
Kim Kardashian is expressing her faith in the justice system — and in Ryan Murphy — after L.A. County Dist. Atty. George Gascón pushed the Menendez brothers one step closer to freedom. Gascón on Thursday asked a judge to resentence…
Ice Cube, Fat Joe will perform before two World Series games
Ice Cube and Fat Joe will continue to show their love for the L.A. Dodgers and New York Yankees, respectively, by performing at the second and third World Series games. Hours before Friday’s Game 1 opening pitch, Major League Baseball…
Not into gore and gloom? Here’s a guide to lighter Halloween viewing
I imagine that when you imagine a TV critic, you picture some hard-boiled, crusty, even heartless type. But I have always been a sensitive, delicate, please-leave-the-light-on sort of fellow. So Halloween is a holiday I greet with mixed emotions. I…
Review: Get under its shell and you'll be charmed by 'Memoir of a Snail' and its unique loner
Voiced by Australian stars Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Jacki Weaver, this decidedly grown-up piece of animation makes a sophisticated case for the medium.
Column: Hitler-splaining. F-Bombs. Fake headlines. An election week in the media like no other
The Republican candidate for president uses crude language at rallies. Vulgarisms on the campaign trail. Off-color remarks in town halls. The media has deployed every euphemism imaginable to describe the former president’s public usage of bad words like ****, ****…
Jack Jones dead: Grammy-winning crooner of ‘The Love Boat’
Jack Jones, a prolific nightclub singer whom Frank Sinatra once called the “next major star of show business,” has died at age 86. Jones died Wednesday night at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage after a two-year battle with leukemia, his…
Alison Sweeney reflects on her 30th Hallmark film and holiday viewing
Seeing Alison Sweeney on a screen without a grove of festively-decorated Christmas trees or the glow of twinkly lights is disorienting — like finding out the truth about Santa. As one of the Hallmark Channel‘s most in-demand holiday heroines, she’s…
Frankie Muniz goes from acting to a full-time NASCAR gig
Frankie Muniz is putting the pedal to the medal on his racing career: The “Malcolm in the Middle” alum has landed another full-time gig competing in NASCAR events. The TV star is set to drive the No. 33 Ford F-150…
Heather Gay says ‘Housewives’ rescued her. She’s got the receipts
NEW YORK — Not so long ago, Heather Gay was a middle-aged mother of three, struggling to reclaim her sense of self. She’d spent most of her adult life embodying the “Molly Mormon” stereotype — a devoted wife, mother and member…
What is ‘pink cocaine,’ the drug tied to Liam Payne’s death?
“Pink cocaine,” name-dropped in the Diddy lawsuit and reportedly tied to the death of “One Direction” alum Liam Payne, is becoming a high-profile designer drug. But the contents of the deadly party cocktail tend to fly under the radar. Payne…
Jenny Slate on pregnancy and motherhood in the book ‘Lifeform’
At the New York premiere of “It Ends With Us” earlier this year, star Jenny Slate was asked by a red carpet reporter about acting alongside actor and director Justin Baldoni. Artfully dodging speculation that the cast including lead Blake…
Liam Payne’s sister found out he died via phone news alert
Liam Payne’s sister Nicola Payne learned of his death the way many people did: through a news alert on her phone. “When I saw the news pop up on my phone that you had left us I went cold,” she…
’60 Minutes’ says Trump’s accusation that Harris interview was deceptively edited is false
In a rare rebuke, the CBS news magazine “60 Minutes” denied charges by former President Trump that the program doctored an answer in Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent interview to make her look better to viewers. CBS ran an excerpt…
Joni Mitchell brings Joni Jam (and Trump diss) to Hollywood Bowl
You could hear her before you could see her: a throaty, rat-a-tat laugh — ha-ha-ha-ha — drifting through the cool canyon air. Seated in a gilded armchair near the center of a circular rotating stage, 80-year-old Joni Mitchell spun slowly…
Michael Keaton returns to ‘Saturday Night Live,’ as does Alec Baldwin
For his fourth time hosting “Saturday Night Live” (last time was in 2015), Michael Keaton proved a grounding presence in several sketches. That’s not surprising given that at one time, he was one of the world’s most popular comedic film…
Zayn Malik postpones U.S. tour after Liam Payne’s death
Zayn Malik has postponed his U.S. tour following the death Wednesday of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. “Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the STAIRWAY TO THE…
‘Love Is Blind’ gets political with talk of Trump, liberal views
Over seven seasons, contestants on “Love Is Blind” have shared difficult, sometimes deal-breaking conversations about issues like race, religion, money, birth control and abortion. But one subject has been largely absent from conversation in the “pods,” despite being virtually unavoidable…
Inside the book by Liam Payne’s ex-girlfriend, Maya Henry
The tragic death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who fell from a third-floor balcony at a Buenos Aires hotel Wednesday, has brought added attention to a novel written by ex-girlfriend Maya Henry that includes one scene eerily reminiscent…
Fan-edited ‘Wicked’ poster removed Erivo’s eyes; she’s seeing red
Cynthia Erivo, whose “Wicked” movie hits theaters next month, has spoken out against a fan-edited film poster that resembles the poster for the Broadway show. A fan posted a TikTok video that compares the two posters and shows the edits…
Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates react to singer’s death
Liam Payne’s former bandmates have posted a joint message about the late One Direction singer’s unexpected death, in addition to tributes from individual members. Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. He succumbed…
Like Isaac in ‘Ghosts,’ Brandon Scott Jones is multidimensional
When Brandon Scott Jones was in seventh grade, his mother bought him a copy of “The Elements of Screenwriting.” Spurred by his interest in actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, whose turn to writing resulted in the Oscar-winning screenplay “Good…
What leverage options are available on a CFD trading platform?
CFD trading platform Using leverage can amplify your profits but it also increases your risk. It’s important to understand this and utilise proper risk management strategies when trading CFDs. A good CFD trading platform offers a full range of markets…
Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley claims his memoir is ‘100%’ true
Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley is doubling down on his claims that he was sexually abused by his band’s former manager. Whibley claims in his memoir, “Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell,” published earlier this month, that producer-musician…
What to know about Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in literature
SEOUL — You’d be hard pressed to find anyone here who had anticipated that Han Kang would be awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in literature, the world’s highest literary honor. Although the South Korean novelist had already tallied up a number…
Dolby Theatre sale: Oscars home goes to Samaha, Sagansky
And the home of the Oscars goes to … … Jebs Hollywood Entertainment, an investment group that just purchased the famed Dolby Theatre for roughly $50 million, according to a source with knowledge of the transaction who was not authorized…
Feminist artists cast a skeptical eye in new PST Art show
“Life on Earth: Art & Ecofeminism” is a somewhat difficult exhibition to grab hold of, but that’s mostly because its important subject is so much larger than a diverse but relatively modest presentation can encompass. Ecofeminism rejects the idea of…
Lupita Nyong’o in tears remembering Chadwick Boseman
For Lupita Nyong’o, coping with Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020 remains an ongoing process — one she isn’t scared to confront. The Oscar winner shed tears about losing her “Black Panther” co-star during a Sunday Q&A at the BFI London…
‘NCIS: Origins’ review: An awkward introduction to young Gibbs
As humans in a changing world we crave continuity, reliability. Before we walk into a room, we like to be fairly certain of what we’ll find — walls, floor, furniture, not hot coals or clouds of poison gas. Thus the…
‘SNL’ host Ariana Grande aces Celine Dion impression, more
When Ariana Grande appeared as the musical guest on a March episode of “Saturday Night Live,” it wasn’t hard to predict (and we did) that she’d be back in the fall to promote the November release of her movie “Wicked.”…
Jack Antonoff on Taylor, Sabrina and playing with Bleachers
“You know who I miss right now?” Jack Antonoff asks. “Nancy Meyers. I feel like she’s been on a bit of a break.” The Grammy-winning producer, songwriter and frontman of the rock band Bleachers is standing in the lush garden…
The L.A. Phil and Master Chorale begin a new season
When Gustavo Dudamel became music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic 15 years ago, the ensemble had already under Esa-Pekka Salonen become the orchestra of the future, playing far more new music than another in America. Dudamel’s response was to…
‘The Universal Theory’ review: Multiverse mystery beguiles
As fun or scary as it is to ponder, we are likely not living inside the Matrix. But cinematically speaking, we are certainly living in a post-“The Matrix” world intoxicated by the possibility of a multiverse, as evidenced not just…
Sum 41 manager Greig Nori denies Deryck Whibley’s coercion allegations
Greig Nori, the former manager for pop punk band Sum 41, has denied the claims in singer Deryck Whibley’s memoir accusing him of sexual coercion and abuse. “The accusation that I initiated the relationship is false. I did not initiate…
Review: A power broker takes on a quick study in 'The Apprentice,' a window onto Trump's rise
Girded by powerhouse performances from Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, the Donald Trump biopic is better than the former president would like you to believe.
‘9-1-1’ on Fox ‘Bee-nado’ event shows the power of network TV
The advertising worked. Despite never having seen an episode of “9-1-1” prior to its Season 8 premiere, the first responder procedural shot to the top of my must-watch list after seeing its “Bee-nado” promo on TV. And online. And even…
Beer-can art OK after being tossed by technician, museum says
One man’s art is another man’s trash? That was the case for a Netherlands museum, which says a maintenance worker mistook hyperrealistic art pieces for garbage. Last week, LAM museum detailed the now-viral chain of events involving an elevator technician…
Nicholas Pryor dead: Veteran ‘Risky Business’ actor was 89
Nicholas Pryor, the seasoned actor who enjoyed a nearly 350-episode run on soap drama “Port Charles” and shared the screen with Tom Cruise in “Risky Business,” has died. He was 89. Pryor died Monday of cancer in his home in…
Disneyland Resort increases prices on most theme park tickets
The Happiest Place on Earth is getting a little more expensive. Starting Wednesday, Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort is increasing pricing on most of its park tickets for attendees 10 and older. The price of its lowest-tier offering — a one-day, one-park…
Nell Smith dead: Young Flaming Lips collaborator was 17
Nell Smith, a rising Canada-based musician who was best known for her work with the Flaming Lips, has died. She was 17. Smith died Saturday evening, her family announced Monday in a statement on the singer-songwriter‘s Instagram page. Smith was…
Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley alleges sexual abuse by former manager in new memoir ‘Walking Disaster’
Deryck Whibley (Travis Shinn) Deryck Whibley is ready to tell you everything. When the Sum 41 frontman first sat down to write what would become his unflinching memoir, “Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell,” he genuinely didn’t think…
Neil Young, Stephen Stills and John Mayer rock for charity at Harvest Moon benefit concert
Some partnerships are built to last. Take Neil Young and Stephen Stills, who have been making music together for nearly 60 years, all the way back to their first band together, Buffalo Springfield. On Saturday afternoon, they were together again…
Madonna’s brother, artist Christopher Ciccone, dies at 63
Christopher Ciccone, an artist and interior decorator who worked closely with his older sister, Madonna, during her rise to global superstardom in the ’80s and ’90s, died Friday. He was 63. The cause of death was cancer. According to a…
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Vice President Harris to appear on ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
As she heads into the final stretch of the presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris will make a flurry of media appearances this week. On Tuesday, she will visit “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” marking her first late-night appearance…
‘SNL’ sees Nate Bargatze return as host, and another debate cold open
It’s been less than a year since comedian Nate Bargatze made his debut hosting “Saturday Night Live,” but the appearance was so well received that he’s back already, alongside a stacked lineup of Season 50 hosts that include Jean Smart,…
Donald Glover cancels remainder of Childish Gambino tour
Donald Glover has pulled the plug on the remainder of his Childish Gambino touring commitments to focus on his health, including an upcoming surgery. The Grammy-winning “This Is America” singer and “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” star tweeted Friday about the…
Review: Nickel Creek awes and amazes at the tiny Largo theater
Nickel Creek played an intimate warmup show at Largo at the Coronet for a lucky crowd Wednesday that piled into the L.A. theater for a night of skillful, spellbinding folk music. At first, it seemed impossible: How could such a…
Kim Kardashian wants the Menendez brothers to be freed
Kim Kardashian wants Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers convicted in the grisly 1989 murders of their parents, to be freed. The reality star, daughter of late O.J. Simpson attorney Robert Kardashian, has fashioned herself as an advocate for criminal…
Luke Bryan talks Beyoncé’s CMA Awards snub, ‘Cowboy Carter’
Luke Bryan is venturing a guess at why Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” was snubbed by the Country Music Assn. Awards. Despite the album debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart — making Beyoncé the first Black woman ever…
NOFX aren’t breaking up, they’re retiring, after 3 farewell shows
After 40 years as a band, the bold and brash punk quartet NOFX is calling it quits, but not in a dramatic, explosive way. Instead, they’re signing off this weekend after three final sets at Berth 46 in San Pedro…
Tejano documentary filmmaking is having a cultural moment
A spate of documentaries focusing on the lives of Tejanos have found platforms over the last six months, showcasing how diverse, nuanced and entertaining our lives can be. You can find the contemplative radicals of “Hummingbirds” trolling the streets of…
‘Joan’ and ‘Last Days of the Space Age’ review: Distinct period dramas
Blame what you will, television is feeling the effects of interruptions in the entertainment supply chain. That isn’t to say there isn’t as much TV as ever, but up and down the platforms and around the dial, streamers and broadcasters…
John Amos was a pioneering, calming presence onscreen and elsewhere
There is something unusual in the fact that more than a month passed before the death of actor John Amos, 84, was announced Tuesday. But a powerful personality takes a while to come to a full stop. A Golden Gloves…
‘Peter Pan’ musical updated for Indigenous representation
Raye Zaragoza was just a child when she first auditioned to play Tiger Lily. It was the late ’90s, yet another “Peter Pan” project was in the works, and though most adaptations had presented Tiger Lily as an offensive caricature,…
Esta TerBlanche, ‘All My Children’ actor, dies at 51
Esta TerBlanche, the South African actor best known for her portrayal of Gillian Andrassy on the U.S. daytime drama “All My Children,” has died at age 51. TerBlanche died Friday in Los Angeles, publicist Lisa Rodrigo confirmed to The Times….
‘Friday Night Lights’ series finale: Creator talks Coach and Tami
In “Inside the Episode,” writers and directors reflect on the making of their Emmy-winning episodes. Clear eyes. Full hearts … It took a lot of tears, both on- and offscreen, but “Friday Night Lights,” the drama about small-town high school…
Historic movie theaters Westwood Village and Bruin to close this week
Westwood’s historic movie palaces, the Regency Village Theatre and the Bruin, are closing later this week. “The last day of operation for the Bruin & Village Theaters under Regency is Thursday, July 25,” Lyndon Golin, Regency Theatres president, confirmed in…
‘Widow Clicquot’ review: Raises a glass to a woman innovator
Most Americans (and wine enthusiasts around the world) are no stranger to Veuve Clicquot Champagnes and their distinctive, marigold-labeled bottles signifying celebration and luxury. But non-French speakers wouldn’t understand the full name of the brand and, therefore, are missing out…
‘Longlegs’ review: Serial-killer thrills with a wintry mood
Filmmaker Osgood Perkins’ eerie, occultist serial-killer horror thriller “Longlegs” opens with a psyche-rattling sequence, barely a minute or two long, in which he crafts a chilling sense of shock, awe and humor simply through shot composition, editing and performance. It…
NASA has beamed the Missy Elliott hit ‘The Rain’ to Venus
Temperatures on Venus hover around 870 degrees, but the second-closest planet to the sun got a little bit cooler recently when NASA showered it with Missy Elliott’s hit song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly).” The feat took place at 10:05…
‘Crossing’ review: A journey into empathy for trans people
We know what typically happens in movies when characters go looking for missing loved ones. Surprise — they find themselves. End of quest. But something more nuanced emerges regarding our internal compasses in filmmaker Levan Akin’s “Crossing,” about a retired…
Disneyland workers cast ballots in strike authorization vote
While working at Disneyland last summer, Cyn Carranza lived in her car with her dog and showered on resort property. As recently as this spring, the 39-year-old custodian scrubbed, waxed and buffed floors inside the theme park from 11:45 p.m….
Eddie Rosenblatt dead: Geffen Records former president dies
Eddie Rosenblatt, the longtime president of Geffen Records who signed John Lennon and built a roster of rock and alternative acts including Guns N’ Roses and Nirvana, died of pneumonia on Tuesday at a Santa Barbara hospital surrounded by family,…
‘Lady in the Lake’ centers the women at the core of the story
The seeds of “Lady in the Lake” were planted in 1969 with the disappearances and deaths of an 11-year-old Jewish girl and a 33-year-old Black woman in Baltimore. These crimes inspired Laura Lippman to write her 2019 novel, in which…
Miranda Lambert scolds fans at Montana music festival
Miranda Lambert’s patience with disruptive concertgoers is wearing thin. The “Gunpowder & Lead” singer on Saturday paused her headlining performance at Montana’s Under the Big Sky festival to address a group of fans who appeared to be fighting. “I can…
‘Inside Out 2’ box office records: Biggest movie of 2024
“Inside Out 2” brought anxiety, embarrassment, envy and ennui to the screen. It’s no wonder the animated sequel proved to be an embarrassment of riches at the box office. The film, which came nine years after the original, returned audiences…
Lenny Kravitz gets a Denzel Washington video call mid-show
Lenny Kravitz had an impromptu intermission during a concert in Italy to answer a phone call from his buddy Denzel Washington. “I’m sorry, my big brother just called me up on the phone to say ‘Hi,’” Kravitz said Friday to…
Exclusive: Michael Mann unveils behind-the-scenes Archives
Filmmaker Michael Mann is known for his exacting research and exhaustive preparation, work that goes into such moody, existential portraits as “Heat,” “The Insider,” “Ali,” “Miami Vice,” “Blackhat” and the recent “Ferrari.” Mann is now giving audiences an unprecedented glimpse…
Trump assassination attempt raises stakes for GOP convention TV coverage
Political conventions have not been compelling television for decades, but the Republican gathering this week in Milwaukee to nominate former President Trump arrives after a shocking twist. The attempted assassination of Trump at a rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday…
Emmys 2024: Nomination predictions – Los Angeles Times
Emmy nominations arrive Wednesday morning, and in case you’re just joining us, a couple of important programming notes. “The Bear” won the Emmy for comedy series for its first season, so yes, it is indeed still a comedy, even if…
Shannen Doherty, ‘90210’ star who battled cancer for years, dies at 53
Shannen Doherty, the quintessential ’90s rebel who starred in the TV mega-hits “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed,” has died after a nearly decadelong battle with cancer. She was 53. Doherty died Saturday, her publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed in a statement…
Richard Simmons dies; fitness guru was 76
Richard Simmons, the colorful fitness guru who turned aerobic dancing and positive energy into decades of fame, died Saturday, law enforcement sources said. He was 76. Simmons was found at his home, and there was no evidence of foul play,…
How the Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting prosecution collapsed
SANTA FE, N.M. — The spectacular collapse of New Mexico’s criminal prosecution of Alec Baldwin in the deadly “Rust” movie shooting laid bare nearly three years of errors by state officials who were eager to prove themselves on a world…
‘Mother, Couch’ review: Surreal family clash is strange ride
Whether it tickles your absurdist heart or tries your sense of narrative logic, there’s one incontestable fact about the Buñuelian dramedy “Mother, Couch”: From start to finish, it’s an original, wholly unpredictable experience. It’s also, by turns, gripping, provocative, head-scratching…
‘Sing Sing’ review: Prisoners perform theater and are reborn
A film like “Sing Sing” is a rare, precious achievement — a cinematic work of unique empathy and hand-turned humanity, hewed from the heart, with rigorous attention paid to the creative process. How this quietly captivating film was made is…
Oz Perkins makes exquisite horror films. It’s in his blood
Oz Perkins is no stranger to the public eye. His parents — fashion model Berry Berenson and “Psycho” star Anthony Perkins — were both celebrities. He’s no stranger to darkness either: His father was forced to live a life in…
Rebel Wilson says producers conspired to tank directing debut
Rebel Wilson is accusing three producers on her directorial debut film, “The Deb,” of conspiring to tank the movie after she reported them last fall for allegedly inappropriate behavior on set. The Aussie actor-producer-director on Wednesday accused producers Amanda Ghost…
Hollywood production down 40% from peak TV levels
The film and TV production drought plaguing the U.S. entertainment industry appears to be “here to stay,” according to a sobering new report by ProdPro. The tracking company found that production in the United States was down about 40% in…
Keke Palmer defends Angela Simmons for Oreo bathtub post
Angela Simmons is at the center of controversy again after posting a video on Instagram in which she’s lounging in a bathtub filled with Oreos. The post is a promotion for the TV personality’s vegan dessert brand, Angela’s Cakes, in…
‘Sunny’ review: Rashida Jones is powerful in this dark comic mystery
In “Sunny,” premiering Wednesday on Apple TV+, Rashida Jones plays Suzie Sakamoto, an American living in a near-future Kyoto who has apparently lost her Japanese husband and 8-year-old son in the crash of a commercial airliner — although the possibility…
Doja crypto skyrockets, sinks after hackers hit Doja Cat’s X
The meme coin named after recording artist Doja Cat surged in value Monday when posts on her X account urged her 5.6 million followers to buy it. The ringing (and sometimes profane) endorsements, however, came from hackers who had taken…
In ‘Sunny,’ Rashida Jones and Hidetoshi Nishijima ponder AI’s humanity
Rashida Jones had an unsettling encounter with a Furby back in the 1990s. The popular birdlike talking toy that belonged to her sister suddenly started saying lines outside of what it was programmed to repeat. Scared, they threw the colorful…
Nicki Minaj cancels Romania concert due to expected protests
Nicki Minaj abruptly canceled her headlining Sunday night performance at the Saga Festival in Bucharest, Romania, over safety concerns related to protests in the city planned for Monday. “Out of concern for the well-being of our team and myself, I…
Netflix’s adaptations have been a boon for book sales
Netflix has had immense success adapting books into television series, turning the streamer into a global driving force for boosting book sales and changing how we read fiction. One of its biggest recent successes has been the “Bridgerton” series —…
Tech scion David Ellison’s Skydance Media gains control of Paramount
Tech scion David Ellison’s months-long quest to win control of Paramount Global moved closer to the finish line Sunday, in a deal that marks a new chapter for the long-struggling media company and parent of one of Hollywood’s oldest movie…
Sheryl Lee Ralph is safe after Hurricane Beryl PSA
Sheryl Lee Ralph and her family are safe and praying the sun will come out tomorrow. The “Abbott Elementary” star on Tuesday solicited prayers from her home in Jamaica as she prepared to ride out Hurricane Beryl, which swept along…
Where L.A. comedians test their Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows
Around 11 a.m. on a recent Saturday, the first of five work-in-progress comedy shows began to unfold onstage at the Elysian Theater. The audience was encouraged to provide feedback. And between the five hourlong productions, bagpipe music filled the Echo…
Hollywood Democrats call on Biden to step aside after debate performance
Hollywood knows a flop when it sees one. So it’s hardly surprising that some of the industry’s biggest luminaries are engaged in a collective act of hand-wringing over President Biden’s weak performance during last week’s presidential debate against former President…
Ellen DeGeneres cancels 4 stand-up dates, no reason given
Ellen DeGeneres has abruptly canceled four of her stand-up tour dates — and didn’t give a reason why. Those who bought tickets to the former talk show host’s performances in Dallas (July 10), San Francisco (July 21), Seattle (July 23)…
For ‘Fantasmas’ star Martine, Vanesja is one part of her persona
In a show that boasts appearances by the likes of Emma Stone, Bowen Yang, Amy Sedaris and Aidy Bryant, Julio Torres’ “Fantasmas” may well make a TV star out of someone who aptly goes by a single name: Martine. “This…
‘Despicable Me 4’: Mega Minions dominate July 4th box office
Audiences are going bananas for Universal Pictures’ and Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4.” The latest installment in the popular family film franchise opened to $27 million Wednesday at the domestic box office, according to estimates from a studio source and measurement…
How Gawr Gura, VTubers could help Dodgers tap into Japanese fan base
In the service of digging into what the Dodgers might be doing to entrench themselves as Japan’s favorite major league team, I am interviewing an animated character. “I’m a shark-girl from the lost city of Atlantis,” Gawr Gura tells me….
Paramount-Skydance deal is back. What happened and what’s next?
A storied movie studio and broadcast network are poised for a generational changing of the guard that could dramatically reshape the entertainment business. Shari Redstone and her family on Tuesday accepted tech scion David Ellison’s proposed $2.4-billion purchase of their…
Can jazz survive in L.A.? With the right support, SML thinks it can
The debut album from the L.A. jazz supergroup SML is a thrilling elegy for a dead nightclub. Over two packed nights last year, the quintet recorded raw, long-form improvisations at the Highland Park jazz club ETA, a cramped bar and…
‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ review: The heat is gone
How to make a new “Beverly Hills Cop” movie? It’s a question that has long vexed Hollywood. Brett Ratner tried for years to crack the case, though, judging from a 2010 Empire magazine interview, it’s fair to wonder how much…
Ti West gives us a tour of “MaXXXine’s” Hollywood locations
Horror filmmaker Ti West steps out of the blackness behind the Bates Motel hours after the last tourist tram has made it to safety. Behind him looms the “Psycho” house where Mrs. Bates lurked in the window monitoring the movements…
Katie Thurston of ‘The Bachelorette’ reveals past rape
Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston has revealed that she was raped — and she is sharing her story to help other victims. “My pain has purpose, my purpose has power, I want to focus on the positive,” she wrote Saturday on…
Gabriella Charter Schools bring dance classes to K-8 students
The Angelus Temple megachurch in Echo Park was the unlikely venue (and largest to date) for the Gabriella Charter Schools’ year-end dance recitals. Friends and family packed the 5,300-seat, three-story theater for two performances on a Saturday in June, which…
Comedian, actor and painter Martin Mull was always right for the job
For anyone lucky enough to have experienced the long arc of his career, the death of droll, dry, deadpan Martin Mull, Thursday at 80, feels like the end of an era. A writer, songwriter, musician, comedian, comic actor and, out…
Blumhouse’s latest strategy to scare the hell out of you: video games
Over the last 15 years, Blumhouse has built a reputation for success by producing low-cost, original indie horror films. Now, the studio best known for such movies as the “Paranormal Activity” franchise and “M3gan” is looking to do the same…
Diiv on addiction, shoegaze and ‘Frog in Boiling Water’
Two days before they’re due to play the first date of a headlining theater tour, the members of the rock band Diiv are sitting around a picnic table in the parking lot of a Burbank rehearsal studio, reminiscing about the…
Martin Mull, comic actor and ‘Roseanne’ star, dies at 80
Martin Mull, the comedic actor best known for his roles in “Clue,” “Roseanne,” “Arrested Development” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” died Thursday. He was 80. His daughter, TV writer and producer Maggie Mull, shared the news on Instagram. “He was…
Judge denies Alec Baldwin’s motion to dismiss ‘Rust’ criminal case
A New Mexico judge cleared the way Friday for a criminal trial to proceed against actor Alex Baldwin for his role in the fatal accidental shooting of a cinematographer on the “Rust” movie set. The ruling by New Mexico First…
Liza Colón-Zayas makes every second count as Tina in ‘The Bear’ Season 3
There is no nail-biting stress for Liza Colón-Zayas in this restaurant. On a balmy June afternoon, she enters the homey, brightly colored space of Mofongos, a family-run North Hollywood Puerto Rican eatery, and instinctively begins moving her hips to the…
Feds now involved as Graceland fraud case takes another turn
The bizarre fraud case investigating an attempt to sell Elvis Presley’s historic Graceland mansion is being kicked up the chain to federal law enforcement. The investigation is taking a turn more than a month after a judge blocked a foreclosure…
Redd Kross celebrates 45 years as L.A.’s weirdest power pop duo
Last summer, Jeff and Steven McDonald, the brotherly duo who founded the pioneering, sound-shifting band Redd Kross, decided to check out their longtime pals Sparks at the Hollywood Bowl. The McDonalds, long inspired by the band created by brothers Ron…
Bill Cobbs, ‘Air Bud’ and ‘The Bodyguard’ actor, dies at 90
Bill Cobbs, a seasoned character actor with nearly 200 film and television credits, has died at age 90. Cobbs’ death was confirmed by his brother, Thomas G. Cobbs, who wrote on Facebook: “We are saddened to share the passing of…
‘A Family Affair’: Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King on their rom-com
Nicole Kidman was yearning to make a romantic comedy. The Oscar winner wanted to shift course after playing a tragically depressed housewife in the miniseries “Expats” on Prime Video. She wanted to have a good time. She wanted Hollywood, for…
Jared Padalecki says he once sought help for suicidal ideation
Jared Padalecki says he sought treatment after experiencing suicidal ideation in 2015, amid “Supernatural” success. In a recent appearance on Tommy DiDario’s podcast “I’ve Never Said This Before,” published Tuesday, Padalecki recalled how dark thoughts led him to a “really…
Sabrina, Charli and Chappell are suddenly stars. Why now?
There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear. But even those not dressed in the glaring color of…
Sarah Becker of MTV’s ‘The Real World: Miami’ dead at 52
Sarah Becker, a cast member on Season 5 of MTV’s hit reality TV show “The Real World,” has died. She was 52. Becker’s family confirmed the news to TMZ, saying that she died by suicide. She had recently moved from…
‘Orphan Black: Echoes’ mirrors TV’s bid to reclaim its former glory
This article contains spoilers for the first episode of “Orphan Black: Echoes.” Sometimes a new television show illuminates the limitless possibilities of the art form. And sometimes it reveals that art form’s struggles. “Orphan Black: Echoes” is precisely what the…
Sika Dwimfo, the ‘Godfather of Leimert Park,’ dies at 83
Artist, master jeweler, community activist and business owner Sika Dwimfo, referred to as the “Godfather of Leimert Park,” died Saturday. He was 83. His daughter, Milan Dwimfo, posted Sunday on Instagram, “My heart is broken to share that SIKA DWIMFO…
Ann Philbin remade the Hammer Museum into a world-class institution
Ann Philbin, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Nov. 6. The Los Angeles art world is still reeling — eight months after the fact — from the news that Ann Philbin, longtime director of the Hammer…
Justin Timberlake addresses DWI arrest at Chicago tour stop
Justin Timberlake knows he’s “hard to love” sometimes but thanked his fans in the Windy City on Friday for doing so anyway, addressing his recent arrest in the Hamptons and subsequent charge of driving while intoxicated in public for the…
Erika Girardi’s career funded by stolen client money, prosecutors say
Six weeks before Tom Girardi’s criminal trial in Los Angeles is scheduled to begin, federal prosecutors revealed that they intend to introduce key evidence: that the disgraced former attorney allegedly spent more than $25 million of client and law firm…
Alex Trebek inspires new USPS ‘Jeopardy’ Forever stamp
Late “Jeopardy!” legend Alex Trebek has eight Daytime Emmy Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and, as of next month, a U.S postage stamp celebrating his TV legacy. The longtime trivia master who hosted America’s favorite quiz…
Reality TV book from Emily Nussbaum explores history of genre
On the Shelf Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV By Emily NussbaumRandom House: 464 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Nick…
‘The Comet / Poppea’ review: Yuval Sharon opera is exceptional
Now we know not to call “The Comet / Poppea” a mashup. That was the obvious expectation before Friday night’s premiere of Yuval Sharon’s latest operatic experiment with his company, the Industry. Sharon simultaneously pits a lasciviously immoral Venetian opera…
‘Feud’ star Naomi Watts on her up and down ‘trajectory’
In this week’s episode of The Envelope video podcast, we sit down with Naomi Watts to discuss paying Babe Paley in “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” and talk to showrunner Issa López about reviving the “True Detective” brand with “Night…
Will Packer is ‘living proof’ diverse content is good business
Will Packer knows that diversity in movies is good business. The producer has become a standout in Hollywood, making films with mostly Black casts that cater to an underserved audience — and that audience has rewarded him for it. His…
Billy Ray Cyrus wants restraining order against Firerose
Billy Ray Cyrus wants to cut ties with Firerose in more ways than one. The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer has requested a temporary restraining order against his Australian bride, alleging that she racked up more than $96,000 worth of purchases…
Opinion: As AI is embraced, what happens to the artists whose work was stolen to build it?
Amid the hype surrounding Apple’s new deal with OpenAI, one issue has been largely papered over: The AI company’s foundational models are, and have always been, built atop the theft of creative professionals’ work. The arrangement with Apple isn’t the…
The look of 'Palm Royale'? Think opulence, 7,000 yards of fabric and stuffed flamingos
Production designer John Carlos and set decorator Ellen Reede found much of what they needed at a Beverly Hills estate sale, including Yvette Mimieux’s bed.
Ewan McGregor wouldn’t shave off years. But maybe that mustache
Ewan McGregor talks “A Gentleman in Moscow,” “Star Wars,” what’s in the works and playing the bagpipes. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) Ewan McGregor is swiping through his camera roll, looking for the picture that explains why he will…
American Black Film Festival creative director Issa Rae weighs in on Hollywood slowdowns
For 28 years, the annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has served as a launchpad for aspiring and emerging Black talent across the TV and film industries. Fans from far and wide visit the festival to catch world premieres, indie…
Princess Kate making ‘good progress,’ will appear in public
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has issued the first substantial update about her health since revealing in March that she has an undisclosed form of cancer. The British princess, said Friday in a statement that she has been “blown away” by…
Jeezy, Jeannie Mai finalize divorce after custody battle over toddler
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s marriage is officially over. The “Put On” rapper and TV personality finalized their divorce Monday in Georgia’s Fulton County Superior Court, The Times has confirmed. After months of contention, Jeezy (real name Jay Wayne Jenkins) and…
Florida tourism board approves Walt Disney World expansion plans
A special Florida district that governs Walt Disney World Resort has voted unanimously to approve the company’s plans for expansion, officially ending the years-long feud between the House of Mouse and Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight…
In ‘Hit Man,’ Adria Arjona found the role of a lifetime
Adria Arjona went skydiving to get over the heartbreak of missing out on a coveted role. “It’s a little extreme, but it worked,” Arjona, 32, says on the phone days before the crime-fueled romantic comedy “Hit Man” debuted Friday on…
L.A. library Kanopy users’ top 10 movies, TV shows of 2024
Los Angeles Public Library users are A24 superfans. Kanopy has the receipts. The streaming service, available free to users with a library card from participating libraries, revealed L.A. library users’ most-watched films and TV shows of 2024 so far exclusively…
‘Practical Magic 2’ is in the works, per Warner Bros.
It’s time to make midnight margaritas — again. “Practical Magic 2” is in the works, and Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are in negotiations to return as witchy sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, respectively, per Variety. Warner Bros. announced the…
Divided Paramount board to vote on David Ellison’s Skydance takeover
Paramount Global’s board of directors is poised to vote Tuesday on David Ellison’s proposed takeover of the troubled media company amid divisions among board members, which have raised the level of drama in an already tumultuous sale process. Two sources…
Ryan Reynolds visits ‘The View’ with his mom, a superfan
Live TV is always unpredictable — and so is Ryan Reynolds. “The View” moderator Whoopi Goldberg, 68, was commenting on the crowd during the show Monday when she noted, “Sometimes you look up and you go, ‘Oh, this is really…
Sidney Felsen, co-founder of Gemini G.E.L., dies at 99
Sidney B. Felsen, beloved co-founder of the seminal Los Angeles printmaking workshop Gemini G.E.L., died of renal failure on Sunday at his home in L.A. He was 99. “Richard Serra once said, ‘Sidney prefers to hurry slowly,’ and we think…
Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boys 4’ leads the box office with $56 million debut
Two years after his infamous Oscars meltdown, Will Smith has slapped away lingering doubts about his career comeback. A rare bright spot in the sluggish summer box office, the action-comedy “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” — co-starring Martin Lawrence —…
Selena Gomez uses her fame to talk openly about mental health
Selena Gomez, photographed at Rare Beauty headquarters in El Segundo in July. (Jessica Chou / Trunk Archive) There are 428 million people who track Selena Gomez’s every move on Instagram, a legion of followers larger than those counted by Beyoncé,…
Pat Sajak says goodbye to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ viewers
“Wheel. Of. Fortune.” After those words cued the start of this historic episode, Pat Sajak made his way from behind the puzzle board, arm-in-arm with co-host Vanna White. It’s difficult to imagine another person taking his place on one of…
Angelica Garcia unpacks ‘strange cultural tug of war’ behind ‘Gemelo’
Angélica Garcia has been busy finding herself. Or, rather, her selves. The Los Angeles pop singer’s new record, “Gemelo” — twin in Spanish — is a rhythmic exploration of the spiritual world and our relationship to our inner, intuitive beings….
Howard University rescinds Diddy’s honorary degree after Cassie video
Howard University trustees on Friday voted to rescind an honorary degree granted to Sean “Diddy” Combs, citing a recently surfaced video of the hip-hop mogul repeatedly attacking Casandra “Cassie” Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. Trustees of the…
‘Queenie’ review: Dionne Brown tackles the quarter-life crisis
“Queenie,” premiering Friday on Hulu, is a lovely dramedy based on Candice Carty-Williams’ 2019 novel of the same name. Reviews of the London-set book described it as a “Black ‘Bridget Jones,’” but it belongs to a long line of stories…
Omar Apollo’s announces ‘God Said No’ world tour ahead of album release
Omar Apollo will embark on a world tour in support of his upcoming sophomore album, “God Said No,” the Grammy-nominated singer announced Thursday via Instagram. The God Said No tour will kick off in Melbourne on July 15, with additional…
Column: L.A. is transforming opera. OperaFest LA is half the story
Los Angeles is not, historically, an opera city. Only in 1986 did it finally found a resident company, Music Center Opera, now Los Angeles Opera. Nor do we boast an actual opera house. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is a multipurpose…
Hur lång tid tar det att installera solceller i Stockholm?
installera solceller i Stockholm För att kunna ta tillvara på solenergi måste ett tak kunna ta emot bra solljus i flera timmar varje dag. Därför är det viktigt att välja ett solcellsinstallationsföretag i Stockholm som har lång erfarenhet och vet…
Kevin Costner says his Whitney Houston eulogy defied CNN
At Whitney Houston’s 2012 funeral, which was broadcast live on CNN, Kevin Costner delivered a 17-minute eulogy. But if the network had had its way, his remarks would have run much shorter, the “Yellowstone” actor says. Costner, who co-starred with…
Next ‘Barbie’? Universal, Mattel making ‘Monster High’ movie
Fresh off the resounding success of “Barbie,” Mattel is partnering with Universal Pictures to develop another live-action film based on its top-selling dolls. The El Segundo-based toy company and the studio giant announced Wednesday that they are joining forces for…
‘American Idol’ alum Mandisa’s cause of death revealed
Mandisa, the Grammy-winning Christian music singer and former “American Idol” contestant, died in April from complications of class III obesity, according to an autopsy report. Documents obtained by People listed the singer’s manner of death as natural and noted that…
Warner Bros. Discovery raises Max subscription price amid streaming inflation
Warner Bros. Discovery is raising the cost of ad-free subscriptions to its streaming platform, Max. The New York-based entertainment behemoth announced Tuesday that the price of its monthly ad-free plan has increased by $1 to $16.99, while its annual ad-free…
Bistro bans Zachary Quinto for acting like ‘entitled child’
Actor Zachary Quinto has been banned from a Toronto restaurant after he berated staff and stormed away from his weekend brunch plans, the eatery’s co-owner said. Quinto, known for playing the unemotional and logical Mr. Spock, was apparently much less…
Spotify raises prices on premium plans to boost profits
Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming subscription company, is raising its prices again for U.S. premium accounts. The price of ad-free individual plans is going up $1 to $11.99 a month, the company said Monday. Rates for group subscriptions also…
Rupert Murdoch marries for the fifth time, at his winery in Bel-Air
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 93, married his fifth wife in a ceremony Saturday at his Moraga winery in Bel-Air. The Fox and News Corp. chairman emeritus tied the knot with retired molecular biologist Elena Zhukova, 67. Their marriage comes a…
HBO’s ‘Ren Faire’: Rewarding doc about small-town power struggle
I haven’t been to a Renaissance faire since — well, not quite since the Renaissance, but a really long time. I know from the billboards, though, that a local edition is still going strong. The one I knew — the…
The 2024 Emmys BuzzMeter offers insights into key races
The daylight hours are getting longer — which might mean you’d rather not spend all your free time catching up on the best TV you’ve missed this past year. Fear not, the Emmys BuzzMeter panelists are here to cut through…
Mickalene Thomas at the Broad, Simone Leigh at CAAM and LACMA
Last week two solo exhibitions bearing voluminous — and timely — insight arrived at Los Angeles museums. Each is a mid-career survey of feminist painting, sculpture and video from the past 20 years, representing two very different artists for whom…
Review: 'Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara' is a harrowing interfaith showdown
Directed by the esteemed Italian provocateur Marco Bellocchio, the drama takes its heated inspiration from a notorious real-life incident of antisemitism.
‘Young Woman and the Sea’ review: Epic story of perseverance
After distance swimmer Trudy Ederle swam the English Channel in 1926, she had the biggest parade for an athlete in New York City — ever. As the first woman to swim the channel, she effectively paved the way for the…
A funny guide to Pride: comedy documentaries and live shows in L.A.
On May 7, 2022, the inaugural Netflix Is a Joke festival’s “Stand Out” show welcomed to the Greek Theatre stage 22 diverse LGBTQ+ comedians, including Eddie (Suzy) Izzard, Wanda Sykes, Lily Tomlin, Sandra Bernhardt, Rosie O’Donnell, Trixie Mattel, Tig Notaro,…
AMC chief: Beyoncé deal nearly tanked by ‘Renaissance’ leak
The rollout for Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” movie was not so flawless, according the head of AMC Theatres, which distributed the concert film. Adam Aron, chief executive of the nation’s largest theater chain, told Variety in an interview published last week that…
Elizabeth MacRae dead: ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Gomer Pyle’ star
Elizabeth “Betsy” MacRae Halsey, best known for her recurring roles on “General Hospital” and “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” has died at age 88. MacRae died Monday at Highland House Rehabilitation & Healthcare in her hometown of Fayetteville, N.C., local news outlet…
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi wed, Bon Jovi confirms
“Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have wed, according to father of the groom Jon Bon Jovi. The “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name” singer on Tuesday addressed rumors that the couple…
Sean Kingston, mom face 10 charges in $1M fraud, theft case
The SWAT raid on singer Sean Kingston’s South Florida home last week that led to both his and his mother’s arrests can be traced to a months-long theft and fraud scheme, police say. The “Beautiful Girls” and “Fire Burning” pop…
A family focus for Joey King and Logan Lerman series
At the heart of the World War II story “We Were the Lucky Ones” is a single Jewish family fighting the odds for survival. Based on the novel by Georgia Hunter, the Hulu limited series tells the story of the…
Bill Walton and the Grateful Dead: How the band shaped his life
Bill Walton was a proud Deadhead. The basketball great, who died Monday at age 71 following a prolonged cancer battle, was famously a huge fan of the Grateful Dead (and a tie-dye aficionado). A fixture at the band’s shows —…
Bill Pullman gets into the twisted mind of a killer
Why in the world was a nice guy like Bill Pullman asked to play a monstrous killer — convicted of murdering his wife and son — in Lifetime’s ripped-from-the-headlines, two-part miniseries “Murdaugh Murders: The Movie”? “I kept thinking maybe it’s…
‘The Jinx Part Two’ finale: How Robert Durst’s family enabled him
NEW YORK — Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki has spent much of the last 20 years thinking about Robert Durst, the notorious real estate heir who was suspected in multiple murders but managed to evade justice until the very end of his life….
Michael Richards apologizes for racist tirade in new book
Michael Richards, who shot to fame as Kramer on the hit sitcom “Seinfeld,” is releasing a memoir, “Entrances and Exits.” (Marcus Ubungen / For The Times) On the Shelf Entrances and Exits By Michael RichardsPermuted Press: 440 pages, $35 If…
‘Sight’ highlights the journey and faith of a medical hero
When Dr. Ming Wang came to the United States in 1982 at 21 years old, he had nothing but $50 and a Chinese-to-English translation book. He had just survived the violent cultural revolution in China — including the loss of…
The six best movies we saw at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
Mikey Madison in the movie “Anora.” (Festival de Cannes) In a main competition light on laughs, Sean Baker’s uproarious firecracker of a romantic-action-crime comedy, starring Mikey Madison (“Better Things”) as a stripper who becomes embroiled in a Russian family drama,…
‘The Garfield Movie’ review: Bristling with in-jokes, action
Since 1978, cartoonist Jim Davis has explored the quotidian dramas of pet ownership via the daily travails of beleaguered Jon Arbuckle, his eager dog, Odie, and the titular tubby orange tabby, Garfield. If the comic strip (the most widely syndicated…
Doge dead: Shiba Inu seen in memes, crypto dies in Japan
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu known worldwide as “Doge” and whose side-eye expression was captured in innumerable memes, died Friday in Sakura, Japan, according to a blog from her owner. The onetime rescue pooch was in her late teens, according to…